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The cushion in the road : meditation and wandering as the whole world awakens to being in harm's way / Alice Walker. by Walker, Alice, 1944- The New Press, 2013. Call #: 814.54 W177c Subjects Obama, Barack -- Essays.   Civilization, Modern -- 21st century -- Essays.   Race relations -- Essays.   Conduct of life -- Essays.   Women -- Social conditions -- 21st century -- Essays.   American essays -- Black authors.   American essays -- 21st century. ISBN:  9781595588722 (hc.) 1595588728 (hc.) Description:  xii, 365 p. ; 25 cm. Contents:  On Barack Obama -- The road of life -- The settled mind -- "This is what you shall do" -- Letters -- On Palestine -- Onward. Summary:  "Alice Walker’s wide-ranging meditations -- many of them previously unpublished -- on our intertwined personal, spiritual, and political destinies, that invites readers on a journey of political awakening and spiritual insight. Visiting themes she has addressed throughout her career -- including racism, Africa, Palestinian solidarity, and Cuba -- as well as addressing emergent issues, such as the presidency of Barack Obama on health care, Walker explores her conflicting impulses to retreat into inner contemplation and to remain deeply engaged with the world. Rich with humor and wisdom, and informed by Walker's unique eye for the details of human and natural experience. Alice Walker is an award-winning author of novels, stories, essays, and poetry."--Provided by publisher. Genre:  Essays. Holds:  0   Copy/Holding information Location Collection Call No. Item type Status Due Date   Bedford Public Library Adult Black Nonfiction 814.54 W177c Adult books Checked in   Add Copy to MyList Central Library Adult Black Nonfiction 814.54 W177c Core Collection - Adult Checked in   Add Copy to MyList Tantallon Public Library Adult Black Nonfiction 814.54 W177c Adult books Checked out Jun 12, 2024 Add Copy to MyList

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